Good Harbor Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the north shore and has a large expanse of groomed sand and clean water.  Somehow the water seems warmer here than it does at nearby beaches [like Singing Beach ]- there are days when the temperature is tepid enough to tolerate long periods of swimming.  People have been seen surfing at Good Harbor in the evenings, though the waves aren't amazing it must be good enough to attract the locals. 

One interesting aspect of the beach is a little island slighly off the shore- walkable when the tide is low enough.  HOWEVER, the island is COVERED in poison ivy - no signs indicate this, If you take your kids out to the island, do not allow them to trek further than the shore.

Bathrooms are cleaned constantly throughout the day, which is a rarity at beaches!  There is a food kiosk and ample parking- though parking gets very pricey at times, especially on the weekends if you are not a resident.  You can access the beach by taking the commuter rail from Boston to the Gloucester train stop.  I'm not certain if there are shuttle buses running from the stop to the beach, but there probably are.  It's not really walkable you can reach it by bicycle.

 Definitely worth a visit!

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